TLE COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING EXPLORATORY – 7/8

Name: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________

Grade: ______________________________________ Section: ___________________

Quarter: 0 Week: 1 MELC(s): Prepare hand tools

MELC Code: TLE_IACSS912UHT-IIIb-18
Title of Textbook/LM to Study: __________________________
Topic: Using and Maintaining Hand Tools
Objective: Use the appropriate hand tools and ensure to follow the requirements
for its proper maintenance.

Let Us Discover

In repairing and maintaining hardware equipment, it is necessary to have a toolkit that contains
all the necessary tools in different types of jobs. Now, you will learn which tools to use in
preparing a task.

Proper Tools and Selection

Table 1.Tools and its uses
Proper Uses of Tools Picture
1. Long Nose Pliers is used for holding, bending and stretching the lead of an
electronics component or connecting wire. When holding wires, grip the long
nose pliers carefully and firmly. Do not use it as a hammer.

2. Wire Cutter is used for cutting copper, brass, iron, aluminum and steel wires.

3. Flat Head Screwdriver is used to drive or fasten negative slotted screws.

Don’t use a flat head screwdriver to get rid of a Phillips head screw. Never use
a screwdriver as a pry bar or crowbar.

4. Philips Head Screwdriver is used to drive or fasten positive slotted screws.

Use a Phillips head screwdriver with crosshead screws. Don’t use this kind of
screwdriver to puncture anything. This can damage the head of the screwdriver.

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5. Soldering iron is a hand tool used to join two or more metal conductors with
the support of soldering lead melted around it.

6. Soldering Stand is a hand tool composed of a heavy-duty metal base and a

reinforced spring holder. Always use a stand to avoid burns or damage after soldering.

7. Soldering Lead is a metal or alloy that is used to join together metal work pieces.

8. Soldering Flux is a chemical agent used to supply a clean soldered.

9. Crimping Tool is a tool used to conjoin two pieces of metals by deforming one or
both that causes it to hold together. Always verify the types of wire or cable of a crimper
if it is capable of crimping. And make sure that the stripper has a comfortable grip,
cleanly removes insulation from wires, and keeps the actual wire intact.

10. Wire Stripper is a small hand-held device used to strip the electrical insulation from
electric wires.

11. Tweezers is a tool used to reach small parts or objects.

12. Anti-static wrist strap is used to safely ground a person working on very sensitive
electronic equipment, to prevent the buildup of electricity on their body, which might
lead to electrostatic discharge (ESD) Equipment. Check properly the overall use,
possible wear, and cleanliness of the wrist strap. Always ground yourself while working
with electronic components.
13. Multi-tester is a tool used to test the integrity of circuits and therefore the quality of
electricity in computer components. Always maintain the functionality and accuracy of
multi tester and LAN tester to ensure the accurateness of measurement of any things
that you measure.
14. LAN Tester is a tool designed to check most network cable wiring.

Proper Maintenance of Tools

To prevent tools from damage, we must properly maintain the tools to keep them safe and in
usable condition. Here are the subsequent requirements for tools and equipment
maintenance:

1. Obtaining a duplicate of the upkeep schedule recommended by the manufacturer.

2. Ensuring that maintenance is performed as needed.

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 3. Ensuring that the person(s) performing the upkeep is competent.
4. Retaining records of maintenance/service conducted
5. Specifying who is to blame for overseeing equipment maintenance and where the
records are kept.
6. Putting in a system for removal and tagging of damaged or defective tools and
equipment.

To ensure that tools and equipment remain in condition and last for a protracted time, store
them properly so it’ll be easy to search out when needed, and are less likely to be lost.

Let Us Try

Directions: Read and understand the questions below and encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. What tool is used for cutting copper, brass, iron, aluminum, and steel wires?
a. Wire Stripper b. Crimping tool c. Wire Cutter d. Needle nose pliers
2. What chemical agent is used to supply a clean solder?
a. Soldering Iron b. Soldering Flux c. Soldering Lead d. Soldering Stand
3. Which tool is used for holding, bending, and stretching the lead of electronics components
or connecting wire?
a. Anti-static mat b. Long nose plier c. Crimping tool d. Wire cutter
4. What tool is composed of a heavy-duty metal base and a reinforced spring holder?
a. Soldering Iron b. Soldering Flux c. Soldering Lead d. Soldering Stand
5. Which tool is used to strip the electrical insulation from electric wires?
a. Wire stripper b. Wire Cutter c. Soldering iron d. Flat head screwdriver
6. Which tool is used to test network cable wiring?
a. Part Retriever b. LAN tester c. Multi-tester d. Flat head screwdriver
7. Which tool is used to conjoin two pieces of metal by deforming one or both in a way that
causes them to hold each other?
a. Wire stripper b. LAN tester c. Crimping tool d. Flat head screwdriver
8. What tool is used to test the integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity in computer
components?
a. Crimping tool b. LAN tester c. Anti-static wrist strap d. Multi-tester
9. Which tool is used to join two or more metal conductors with the support of soldering lead
melted around it?
a. Soldering lead b. Philips head screwdriver c. Wire Cutter d. Soldering Iron
10. What tool is used to reach small parts or objects?
a. Flat head screwdriver b. Tweezers c. Philips head screwdriver d. Wire Stripper

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 Let Us Do
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement
is incorrect. Write your answers on the space provided.

_________1. A computer technician can use any tools when repairing computers.

_________2. All the types of wire can be used with a crimper.

_________3. In loosening and tightening the screws, any kind of screwdriver can be used.

_________4. To prevent tools from damage, it must be properly maintained and keep them
safe and in usable condition.

_________5. Putting in a system for removal and tagging of damaged or defective tools and
equipment.

Let Us Apply

Directions: Explain the statement below. Write your answer on a separate answer
sheet of paper.

1. Why should a computer technician need to select a proper tool in repairing

computers?
2. Why is it important to have proper maintenance of hand tools?

Rubrics

Your output will be rated using the scoring rubric below:

Criteria Excellent Good Needs Unacceptable (2)
(5) (4) improvement (3)
Direct to the point Long answers with No correct answer No answer at all
Content
some mistakes
Idea is clear and Idea has some With answer but No answer at all
Idea
concise mistakes not clear
Presented in Presented in Presented mostly Presented but no
Presentation logical manner & logical manner & with errors and no correct answer
with neatness with neatness neatness and no neatness

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 References

TLE Computer System Servicing 7/8 Exploratory Self-Learning Module. Using and
Maintaining Hand Tools. Luvella P. Galez. pp. 1-22

SSLM Development Team

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Asst. Schools Division Superintendent: Carlos G. Susarno, PhD
Schools Division Superintendent: Romelito G. Flores, CESO V

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